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Tokyo Day Trip Chichibu Pilgrimage Shared Walking Tour 20% OFF

Location Saitama Prefecture, Japan
$154.81
$193.51
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Overview

The Tokyo Day Trip Chichibu Pilgrimage Shared Walking Tour offers a unique journey through a region rich in nature and historical culture. Just 90 minutes from Tokyo, this tour invites participants to explore the sacred Kannon temples of Chichibu.

  • 🗺️ Begin at Zukyosan Shimabuji Temple, the first of 34 sacred sites, where you’ll wear a traditional white pilgrim's vest and learn essential rituals for your pilgrimage.
  • 📜 Receive your personal goshuin stamp book to collect seals as you progress, creating a cherished keepsake of your spiritual journey.
  • 🌾 Visit Iwamotosan Josenji Temple, known as the "Kannon of Conception," where you can pray for blessings of children and sample the sacred Water of Longevity.
  • 🍽️ Enjoy a nourishing Shōjin Ryōri meal, a traditional Buddhist vegetarian cuisine, in the serene setting of the temple, cleansing your spirit for the journey ahead.
  • 🧘‍♀️ Experience a zazen meditation session at Daijiji Temple, the 10th pilgrimage site, surrounded by nature and tranquility.
  • 🕊️ Encounter the Obinzuru‑sama statue, known for its healing properties, adding a cultural and spiritual layer to your visit.
  • 🏞️ At Nansekizan Jorakuji Temple, the 11th stop, enjoy breathtaking panoramic views and engage in Sutra Copying, a meditative practice that deepens your spiritual connection.
  • 🚉 Public transportation options are conveniently available nearby for easy access to Chichibu.
  • 👕 Pilgrimage attire is available for rent upon request, enhancing your authentic experience.
  • 🚫 Own transportation fee to Chichibu is not included in the tour package.

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Tokyo Day Trip Chichibu Pilgrimage Shared Walking Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 6 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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  • Traditional pilgrim's attire
  • Shōjin Ryōri (traditional Buddhist vegetarian cuisine)
  • Gosyuincho/Stamp
  • Own transportation fee to Chichibu is not included.

Meeting point
Please meet at the in front of the station gate.
Return details
Please meet at the in front of the station gate.

  • Zukyosan Shimabuji Temple
    Chichibu Pilgrimage Temple No. 1: Shimabu-ji | Start your Chichibu Pilgrimage at Shimabu-ji, Temple No. 1 of the 34 sacred sites. Here, you'll don the traditional white pilgrim's vest (oizuru) and learn the basic rituals marking the start of your journey. Kind local practitioners will guide you through the customs and share stories about the pilgrimage's long history. You will also receive your own personal goshuin stamp book to collect seals along the way. This will be a heartwarming keepsake, marking your first step into Chichibu's living Buddhist tradition. (From here, walking pilgrimage - 45min)
  • Iwamotosan Josenji Temple
    Chichibu Pilgrimage Temple No. 3: Jōsen-ji | The third stop on the pilgrimage, is a place of deep spiritual healing nestled serenely within tranquil rice fields, offering a perfect pause to refresh the body and mind. It is widely known as the "Kannon of Conception", where devotees pray to the Stone of Conception (Komochi-ishi) for the blessing of children. Visitors can also sample the Water of Longevity (Chōmei-sui), a sacred spring believed to cure ailments and grant long life. As a central part of your experience here, you will partake in Shōjin Ryōri (traditional Buddhist vegetarian cuisine), enjoying a humble yet profoundly nourishing meal in the temple's quiet setting, allowing you to cleanse your spirit and prepare for the journey ahead. (From here, walking pilgrimage - 30min)
  • The Daijiji Temple on Mt. Banshozan - 10th Pilgrimage Site
    Chichibu Pilgrimage Temple No. 10: Daiji-ji | The 10th temple on the Chichibu Pilgrimage, is a place where tradition and tranquility meet. Here, you can join a zazen (seated meditation) session, letting yourself fully enjoy the quiet and the gentle presence of nature around you. You’ll also encounter the famous Obinzuru‑sama statue—legend says that touching the part of the statue corresponding to an area of your body may bring healing. This combination of meditation and cultural discovery makes Daijiji a memorable and refreshing stop on your pilgrimage journey. (From here, we'll walk along the mountain path for about 60 min.)
  • Nansekizan Jorakuji Temple - Pilgrimage Spot No. 11
    Chichibu Pilgrimage Temple No. 11: Joraku-ji | The 11th stop on the sacred Chichibu Pilgrimage, is a must-see sanctuary dramatically perched on a hill, offering one of the best panoramic views of the city below. Known as the "Temple of Healing and Longevity," its main deity, the Eleven-Headed Kannon, is primarily revered for granting healing from illness and long life. This stop provides a unique cultural opportunity: Sutra Copying (Shakyō). This meditative practice involves carefully tracing Buddhist scriptures with a brush, a tranquil activity meant to clear the mind, deepen spiritual connection, and allow travelers to leave a personal offering at the temple.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Tokyo Day Trip Chichibu Pilgrimage Shared Walking Tour 20% OFF

    Location Saitama Prefecture, Japan
    $154.81
    $193.51
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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